The following is the 1835 Cherokee East of the Mississippi Census or otherwise known as the Henderson Roll. This is only an index of the names. Researchers should consult the full roll in order to get more specific information on each family listed.
In 1835, the Cherokee Nation contained almost 22,000 Cherokees and almost 300 Whites connected by marriage. This roll enumerates 16,000 of those people under 5,000 different families.
- 1835 Cherokee East Census – Alabama
- 1835 Cherokee East Census – Georgia
- 1835 Cherokee East Census – North Carolina
- 1835 Cherokee East Census – Tennessee
Seeking info on my 2nd great-grandmother, Sarah “Sallie” Childers of the Cherokee Tribe B: Abt. 1816 South Carolina, USA D:3 Apr 1886 Mississippi, USA and father, possibly John/Abraham Childress/Childers of the Cherokee Tribe John/Abraham Childress/Childers of the Cherokee Tribe B:1774 Cherokee Nation, Anderson County, formerly Pendleton County, South Carolina, Colony of Britain D:1830 Trail of Tears, Tennessee, USA
Hi Sherlene,
You’re going to have to push through the “family stories” and conduct research that better fits the location and time frame for your ancestors. Basically, remove “Cherokee” from your paragrah above, wherever it appears, and then try to find the individuals in available government records. I’m not saying your family isn’t Indigenous, I’m saying they are most likely not Cherokee (based on locations and time) and I think the idea they are is leading you astray.
Her father was Cherokee. I’ve been doing genealogy for over 35 years. You have no knowledge of my research prior to posting here. I’m not sure why you responded the way you did, but I said nothing about family stories. “I’m saying they are most likely not Cherokee (based on locations and time) and I think the idea they are is leading you astray.” “Location and time?” What heck! What would you know about MY family? You have an ego the size of Texas! And I think it is leading you astray.
Sherlene, I stumbled upon your post in my search for the same information. I am showing Sarah Sallie Childers as my 4th great grandmother in my Ancestry.com family tree. I am from the Hooper/Abbott lineage. I am trying to trace the Cherokee family history as my mother was never given info by her mother who kept the indigenous history very private. I would love to have further conversations to bounce info off each other.
Thank you. Sorry, I just saw your response. Yes, they had to pass into white society, often. Many families are never aware of the Cherokee link.
I have a Sarah Sallie Childress Childers in my family tree and if I can include the Cherokee Dawes Census card she is listed as the mother of Richard Martin. She was born in 1818 in Alabama and Married Joseph Lynch Martin. Her mother was Nancy Vann Childress and father was Lemuel Childress Childers.
Name Sarah Childers
Age in 1870 50
Birth Date 1820
Birthplace Alabama
Dwelling Number 321
Home in 1870 District 3, Lee, Mississippi
Race White
Gender Female
Post Office Tupelo
Occupation Keeping House
Household Members
Household Members
Name Age
William Childers 31
Manerva Childers 19
Charles Childers 16
Sarah Childers 50
Sorry, the images of the documents won’t print but if this is the person you’re looking for and I could supply what little info I have please let me know. She is supposed to be the wife of my second cousin Joseph lynch Martin. In the above she is listed as white but it wasn’t unusual for people of mixed blood to be listed that way.
Thank you for your response. My Sallie Chilers married Washington P Lee.
These people were not Cherokee. I found your tree on Ancestry. You have absolutely no documentation showing any ties to Cherokee heritage. Cherokee Nation did not extend into South Carolina. All of these people are on US census and are listed as white. FYI, if someone is on a US census in the 1800s, they are not Cherokee. Cherokee were not US citizens and would not be on a census. Cherokee Nation was forcibly removed to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) in the late 1830s. The ancestors of the few left behind make up the Eastern Band of Cherokee. Please don’t lash out at people trying to help you. Unless you have some sort of actual documentation showing your ancestors were Native, it is prudent to assume that they were not.
I’m trying to find Rolls before 1796, for Gidion Morris, Morristown TN
The Cherokee rolls started in 1835.
I am looking for information on Isabella “sad waters.” Was born around 1795 in North Carolina and died in Madison County Arkansas around 1850. Husband was William B. Wages. Son was Benjamin Franklin Wages.
Would anyone happen to have any information on Jinney Witch – Kilby? I think she was born around 1827-1829, but that is all I know. Thank you.
My great-grandmother found a relative, Jesse (or Jessie) Bracket(t) was listed as being with the Cherokee. I thought that it was in Tennessee, but a lot of my relatives were in Missouri…
My father showed me a picture of my Great Grandfather. Hankins is the last name. He was an ugly man. Dressed in a southern Military top and typical Cherokee long bottoms. I thought he would have been located in Kentucky since thats where my dads parents were from. I’ve found a James H. Hankins, but I don’t think hes the right one. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can proceed?
Hi Mark, I’m not certain what a “typical Cherokee long bottoms” are. Makes me wonder if there just typical pants worn in the 1800s by Mountain men. A lot of the Cherokee’s whose picture was taken were also part white, so they didn’t wear full Cherokee garb. As for where to start it’s not with the premise this photograph is of a Cherokee, but that this photograph is of a man. If you don’t know anything more about this Hankins, then start with your grandfather. Where he was born? When was he born? Now you have the likely location your great-grandfather was at, and when he was there. That should help you figure out where to search.
The “typical Cherokee long bottoms” non-military issue leggings. You can find info on Google, and maybe even a picture.
I’m looking for information on Benjamin Stiles family I find records where he married a Cherokee woman, but I cannot find them on the Dawes roll. I was told on my life that we had 1/16 of Cherokee blood but the other day I heard that we were creeks but adopted by the Cherokees anybody has any information please help me on this, I’ve been working on our Family Tree for 26 years trying to prove this thank you
The Dawes Roll was taken in 1898-1914. In order for Benjamin’s name to be on it he would need to have been living at that time in Indian Territory (what is now Oklahoma).
Looking for information on my 5th great grandmother Sara Sally Bushyhead who married Tobias Lassiter who’s grandmother was a Cheroenhaka Nottoway Indian Prudence Lassiter.
Sara was born in North Carolina and parents are from some records, Charles Bird Bushyhead and Pauline “little star” Cain.
Thank you for any help!
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Trying to find information on a Samuel Foster and Common law wife Ta-ke and family members listed on Henderson and Drennan rolls. The family was removed from Georgia to The Saline district in Oklahoma where the name changed to Ballou but sometimes went by Foster. I would like to determine if he was somehow related as a immediate family member of James Foster who was prominent in the Georgia Cherokee area . James Foster was the son of James Foster Sr and Nancy Ca-ho-ga Lightfoot. . . Thanks
Osiyo … I’m trying to do genealogy on my Cherokee line.
I found my relatives on Dawes roll. But I have found information on siler roll: family 25, Ta wee seh. I would like verify if this is a relative. Quote: forth or fifth great….
Alabama (Davis) Harlow is my great great great grandmother. I would like to have and found correct information regarding her siblings, parents, grandparents , etc.
Alabama Davis born 1855 died 1918. I was able to obtain death certificate.
The siler roll is recorded in 1851. In North Carolina, paint town.
Alabama Davis parents are Thomas Davis and Hannah.
I verified on eastern application.
Looking for information on my great grandmother Idella Chippee ( not sure about the spelling of her first name ). She was full blood cherokee, born 1870 thru 1880 and married Ellsworth McCormick. They relocated to the Ohio Valley area. Any and all help will be appreciate.
I have a great-great grandmother named Susan Ann “Sussiane” Bell born around 1846 in Georgia, married Rueben H Dyess in Alabama in 1866, and lived in Indian Territory in Oklahoma. I was told she was native american but cannot find any birth record, name change, etc. No real record before getting married. Would appreciate any help you may give me. She has a daughter named Ida Emily and a grand daughter Lucille Hudson (my grandmother)
Tribal members were not considered to be US citizens, so they do not appear on the US censuses until 1900. That could be why she doesn’t show up. It can be difficult to trace Native American ancestors.
Hello. There is a person named Michael White who has your Susan Ann Bell and Rueben Henry Dyess in is tree. He has her parents as Adam Bell and Eleanor Cornelia McFarland. The family is on the 1850 and 1860 US censuses in Franklin County, GA. They are listed as white. Susan’s name is transcribed mistakenly by ancestry as Swan on the 1860 census. Michael White doesn’t have any parents listed for either of her parents. The census records say Adam Bell was born in North Carolina. Eleanor/Elenor/Ellen is listed as from Georgia. There are several other people who have trees with them in it and a picture of the couple.
Jane Hayes, thanks for the info. That may not be the same Susan. Her middle name is Jane. Also birth year is 1845 not 1846. Could be people put wrong info. Just not sure.
Any information on Ethelred Fish
Born 1825 in North Carolina..
Settled in 1872 Indian Creek De Kalb County Tennessee
I am looking for information on the bird clan and what the Mitchell name was in Cherokee before they changed it to Mitchell
I stopped by the Cherokee Heritage Center and found the 1880 Cherokee Census For Indian Territories for Oklahoma by Barbara L Benge, Heritage Books Inc. and listed:
122 Blue Buzzard 27 dead
123 Stephen Sittingdown 6 1511
124 Cyntha Buzzard 4 dead
I would like to know more information on Blue Buzzard, if possible.
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Colleen Phipps-Cochran
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Hi I’m trying to find out more about our cherokee ancestry but am currently at a standstill, I’m looking for Claudia Bell born abt: 1892 limestone alabama & her father name : Joseph Bell born abt: 1866 in Alabama and married Celia Ann Corvin born 1866 . I’m also looking for the last names Gullion for clues from the Tennessee area. Any help who be much appreciated!
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